Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Pre-Season

Mohamed Salah marks his Liverpool debut with a goal, but Brighton’s main man Anthony Knockaert is injured as the pre-season schedule gathers pace.

Elsewhere, a Dwight Gayle double does the trick for Newcastle United, and Jonathan Walters opens his account for Burnley.

Here’s the run-down on last night’s action.

Wigan Athletic 1 Liverpool 1

Mohamed Salah scored on his Liverpool debut as more members of the Reds’ potent midfield were given their first pre-season outing at Wigan Athletic.

The summer signing from Roma, who has already tempted 11.4% of Fantasy Premier League managers to invest in him, struck on the stroke of half-time when he converted a Roberto Firmino pass.

Manager Jurgen Klopp fielded Salah, Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana in an attacking first-half team set up in a 4-3-3, with goalkeeper Simon Mignolet also handed his first start as the Reds upped their preparations for the new campaign.

Liverpool’s shape was difficult to assess, with Klopp clearly allowing for fluidity in his formation. Georginio Wijnaldum appeared to take up the number six role as a deep lying midfielder, with Ben Woodburn and Lallana also dropping alongside him at times. Roberto Firmino played as the central attacker, although he swapped with Salah throughout the first period.

A completely different side took to the pitch of a second half that even Klopp was forced to admit was ‘a little bit boring, to be honest’.

Of rather more interest to Fantasy managers were local reports that Liverpool, as well as upping their bid for RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, are in advanced talks with Hull City over the signing of left-back Andy Robertson.

Should Robertson make the move, the 10.5%-owned James Milner’s place at left-back will no longer be assured, particularly as Klopp will have to rotate his squad to cope with the demands of Champions League football. Milner would, however, be expected to retain a starting role initially.

Liverpool XI First half: Mignolet; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Klavan, Flanagan; Wijnaldum, Lallana, Woodburn; Salah, Coutinho, Firmino.

Liverpool XI Second half: Karius; Gomez, Stewart, Lovren, Milner; Henderson, Grujic, Chirivella; Solanke, Sturridge, Origi.

Brighton And Hove Albion 2 Fortuna Dusseldorf 0

Star man Anthony Knockaert lasted only ten minutes of Brighton’s first pre-season match.

The 8.5%-owned midfielder limped off after receiving treatment to an injury sustained in a heavy tackle and later left the ground on crutches, his leg encased in a protective boot.

Hughton confirmed post-match that the Frenchman had suffered an ankle injury.

“It’s too early to tell at the moment. He’s a little bit sore and got some swelling on his ankle. We’ve had incidents in the past with Anthony where we thought it was going to be bad, but he’s always made good recoveries. We hope it’s the same with this one, but we certainly won’t know anything about the injury for another couple of days.”

Should Knockaert be out for a lengthy spell, it will be a bitter blow for manager Chris Hughton, who will have to start the Seagulls’ top-flight campaign without the Championship player of the year.

The injury overshadowed a 2-0 win for Brighton, with two late goals in as many minutes from Jamie Murphy and Tomer Hemed securing the victory.

Scots winger Murphy cut inside to open the scoring in the 77th minute before Hemed doubled the lead, the Israeli striker scoring from an Oliver Norwood cross.

Hughton used a 4-4-1-1 formation throughout, handing new signing Markus Suttner his first start at left-back, while defender Connor Goldson made his first appearance since heart surgery in the second-half team.

Fellow new boy Mat Ryan didn’t figure – the Australian keeper has been given extra time to recover from his participation in the Confederations Cup.

Brighton XI First half: Maenpaa; Bruno, Duffy, Dunk, Suttner; Knockaert (LuaLua 10), Stephens, Kayal, March; Gross; Murray.

Brighton XI Second half: Maenpaa; Rosenior, Goldson, Huenemeier, Bong; Murphy, Sidwell, Norwood, Skalak; Towell; Hemed.

Shamrock Rovers 0 Burnley 4

All three of Burnley’s summer signings started the match in Dublin, with veteran Jonathan Walters marking his debut with an early goal.

The Republic of Ireland international scored after just nine minutes, having been put through by fellow new boy Jack Cork, in a team that also featured former Leeds United full-back Charlie Taylor.

Walters was then substituted after just 33 minutes, although to date there has been no explanation as to why, as Burnley had to wait for three second-half goals to confirm their superiority.

Ashley Barnes made it two, curling home after collecting a Matthew Lowton long ball, before Robbie Brady hit the third following good work by Stephen Ward.

Sam Vokes, the 6.0-priced striker who finished last year in fine form on the way to a ten-goal season haul, rounded off the scoring, albeit in fortuitous fashion.

The Welsh international attempted to duck out of the way of a Jeff Hendrick half-volley, only for the ball to hit him on the back and go in off the bar.

Burnley XI First half: Heaton; Darikwa, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor; Defour, Cork; O’Neill, Gudmundsson, Walters (Agyei 34); Gray.

Burnley XI Second half: Pope; Lowton, Anderson, K Long, Ward; Ulvestad (Agyei 78), Westwood, Hendrick, Brady; Vokes, Barnes (C Long 85).

Heart of Midlothian 1 Newcastle 2

Dwight Gayle started pre-season where he left off in the Championship, grabbing both goals in a fine first-half display at Tynecastle.

The striker was the Magpies’ top scorer last season, hitting 23 goals from 26 starts, and his brace will have pleased the 11.8% of Fantasy managers who have currently made him their cut-price third forward.

New signing Florian Lejeune was given a run-out in defence for the second half by coach Rafa Benitez, but it was a returning midfielder who caught the eye.

Siem De Jong was back at the club following a loan spell with PSV Eindhoven, and he picked out Gayle with a fine pass for the first goal, part of a fine performance that suggested the Dutchman has a point to prove to Benitez.

De Jong played the No 10 role in a 4-4-1-1 formation from Benitez.

Jonjo Shelvey provided the assist for the Magpies’ second, picking out Gayle with his corner kick.

Matt Ritchie, who played a key role in leading Newcastle to the Championship title, played no part as he continues to recover from a groin operation back in April, while defender DeAndre Yedlin did not feature following his international exertions for the USA.

Newcastle XI First half: Elliot; Clark, Lascelles, Mbemba, Haïdara; Aarons, Shelvey; Diamé, Atsu, De Jong; Gayle.

Newcastle XI Second half: Elliot; Lejeune, Dummett, Mbemba (Hanley 62), Haïdara (Colback 62); Gamez, Shelvey; Diamé (Armstrong 62), Perez, De Jong; Mitrovic.

A reminder that all the friendly results and key Scout Notes are being captured here, in our Pre-Season Guide.

3,179 Comments Post a Comment
  1. The Yorkshire Pirlo
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A, B or C?

    A/ 433
    Foster
    Trippier - Dawson - Lindelof - Cedric
    Alli - Pogba - Tadic
    Aguero - Lacazette - Lukaku

    Myhill - RLC - Carroll - Rangel.

    B) 433
    Foster
    Trippier - Dawson - Lindelof - Cedric
    Ramsey - Pogba -Tadic
    Aguero - Kane - Lukaku

    Myhill - RLC - Carroll - Rangel.

    C) 523/532
    Foster
    Trippier - Lindelof - Cedric - Kompany - Milner
    Alli - Tadic
    Aguero - Lukaku - Defoe

    Myhill - Ramsey - RLC - Carroll

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      C

  2. 32chickens
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Suppose it's look luka didn't sign for Chelsea
    Gives other teams a chance...

  3. arthadox
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Chelsea's second-half team: Eduardo; Kalas, David Luiz (c), Clarke-Salter; Tomori, Scott, Pasalic, Kenedy; Baker, Remy, Boga.

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lol

    2. 32chickens
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      That's better
      Give opposition a chamce

  4. DanLFC1
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    RMT.. BiG HiTTaZ

    Foster,
    Lindelof Trippier Cedric
    Zaha Tadic Sane Stanislas
    Lukaku Kane Lacazette

    Elliot, Yedlin, Carroll, Rangel

    1. A Team Of James McCleans
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Small hittaz compared to mine 😀

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Decent,

  5. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone else got 5 wingers in their midfield? Lol.

    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I haven't got a single winger in my midfield.

      1. The Head-Ake
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I have 3

    2. Gomolon
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Which 5 ?

  6. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Good to see Willian smashing it for Chelsea.

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ssshhhh.

    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Is he in your team?

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        He will be until Haz is back probably. Would like to see who they end up playing up front.

  7. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Is Willian essential?

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ssshhhh.

    2. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe not for me at least.

      Fulham aren't great opposition and Chelsea don't have great fixtures

      1. My Name Is Prince
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        He was being sarcastic... Wait, or sadistic? :0

    3. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      🙂

    4. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Too early to say 😉

  8. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Stunning team.

    Foster
    Trippier Dawson Lindelöf
    Ramsey Alli Coutinho JWP
    Kane Lukaku Austin

    Myhill, RLC, Yedlin, Dunk

    Hopefully get top 100 this season after last season failure of 37k. That maybe a good a rank for some but not me.

    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nice to see the JWP pick. Think he'll nail a regular spot in Saints' team this season?

      1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        For sure. He is their set piece specialist.

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Interesting.

        2. Fantasy Gold
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I'd check the picks with Triggerlips first mate.

          1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I don't check my picks with no man. I have my own unique approach to the game. Don't see many play the game as bravely as I do.

            1. Fantasy Gold
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 8 months ago

              Yeah true.

              Clearly an innovator

    2. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      What's stunning about it? Looks like any other team

    3. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Pretty nice tbf.

      1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks Horseman. I have a few drafts all of which I am extremely happy with. With 523, 343 top heavy and even 433.

        Think I have cracked it this season.

        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          FPLVirgin dishing out upvotes to you again 😉

    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Best team on here.

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        ..by far.

      2. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        😆

    5. Mo Mané No Problems
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Is Austin nailed on? Or would Gabbiadini be a better option? Or Redmond or Tadic? (thinking of getting one Soton asset)

      1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Nope but preseason will tell us. If he isn't another will pop up. Plus I could switch to 343 top heavy.

    6. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lacks Willian

    7. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yep ... I like.

    8. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Stunning ! Top 100 for sure

    9. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Pretty good, but I'd concentrate on Southampton's defence rather than their midfield and forward contributions.

    10. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Kane Lukaku Alli Coutinho Trippier Lindelof Dawson make up a very strong core.. Ramsey and JWP taking up half the midfield would be a glaring weakness and Austin may not be assured game time under new management at Southampton.. I'v seen a lot worse though

    11. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      - Double West Brom
      - JWP
      - Austin
      - Yedlin

      Yuk.

    12. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Best RMT I've seen since the game opened. Nice work, Chappers.

      1. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks Virg. Don't think I have seen a better one myself must admit.

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          It's right up there. Hitting all the major sources of goals 🙂

    13. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Austin Alli JWP

      Sub with

      Jesus Zaha Cedric

      Then you have my starters, think I prefer mine

  9. Mo Mané No Problems
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Choose one out of:
    Lanzini, Ayew, Ramsey, Gayle, Redmond or Tadic?

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Ayew.

  10. bejzu
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Does anyone think oxlade will make the starting line up if he stays? could be huge differential at bargain price...

    1. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nah he's a squad player

      1. bejzu
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        big deal about his contract. I think this year, if he stays we would want assurances of a starting spot...

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Only the Ox himself.

  11. Jake.l_8
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    If you had to pick to double up on...

    A) Willian and Pedro

    or

    B) Alli and Eriksen

    Who would you pick?

    1. Mo Mané No Problems
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B.

  12. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    seeing a tonne of cedrics and no yoshidas or bertrands. you'd think cedric had far more than 5 assists and zero goals since coming to the prem

    1. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Bertrand is 5.5 isn't he? And Yoshida and Stephens will compete for a place next to Van Djik - so isn't necessarily nailed.

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Price

    3. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Was considering Yoshida/Stephens and might go with whoever looks like starting. Stephens does well with bonus from what I remember.

    4. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yoshida and Stephens bappage was incredible at the end of last season.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Doubling up on Cedric and Yoshida t the moment. Can quite easily switch Yosh to Stephens if the youngster looks like starting. Toyed with Bertie but figured the extra 0.5 could be invested elsewhere.

        1. Ser Davos
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Similar here. If the centre back area is hazy then I can see Bertrand being squeezed.

          Immense fixtures, tight defence, low scoring side.

          1. Ser Davos
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            *in

          2. applebonkers
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            want to say yoshida is surely safe but i guess a new manager makes it hazy. bit of a captain figure at the club too yoshida

    5. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      The lack of Bertrand is a bit strange but quite happy about it.

      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        yep, think he's worth the premium. more nailed, more goal threat, more assist threat, less cards, plus always outside chance of set pieces. win win win

    6. My Name Is Prince
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Lol, it would be an easy and indeed a boring game if everybody just picked the players who scored the most goals and has the most assists during the last few seasons... Oh wait, we can't, there's thing called "price"...

      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        can't argue with an elipsis

    7. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yoshida and Stephens DGW heros. Good times

    8. 7alwachi
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Also was a card magnet when I had him, went for him again though but I doubled up with Bertrand.

    9. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Look at the stats, m8.

    10. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      VVD not gone yet

  13. joinho
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    will loftus-cheek be guaranteed starter?

    1. St. Joseph
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I think not

    2. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Who knows. Probably though.

    3. GertJan
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I doubt De Boer would bring in a talented player just to bench him. 😉

    4. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Monitor pre-season

    5. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      tricky competition in cabaye, milivojevic and puncheon

  14. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How many players from Southampton/West Brom/Spurs/Man Utd have you in your starting 11?

    A.

    1. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      5

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Actually, 6.

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I don't think i've had less than 8 or 9 in any drafts so far...

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A. < 6
      B. 6
      C. 7
      D. 8
      E. 9
      F. 10
      G. 11

      1. My Name Is Prince
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Lol why not just state the number instead of assigning every number a different letter !

        1. Burton
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          I think he was implying that the more he thought about it, the more of those teams' players he bought. More useful, in a vector vs scalar sort of way.

    3. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      1 of each

      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        2 Man Utd actually

    4. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      6

    5. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      30

    6. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      4*

    7. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      5

    8. Abusement Park
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      6

    9. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      7

    10. 7alwachi
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      7.
      Foster, Bertrand, Cédric, Lindelöf, Eriksen, Phillips, Kane.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Foster???

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Sorry, scratch that!

    11. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      3/1/0/3

      7

  15. Kroosin'
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Order of preference for 6m defenders :

    A) Kompany
    B) Kolasinac/Bellerin
    C) Luiz
    D) Bailly

    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      D A C B

    2. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B (Kol), D, C, A

    3. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I was thinking A but now Trippier and 0.5m

    4. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      DABC

  16. nobwak
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Hennessy, Elliot
    Dawson, Lindelof, Cedric, Tedlin, 4.0
    Ramsey, Tadic, Willian, Pogba, RLC
    Lukaku, Kane, Jesus

    Out of 10? How would you improve it?

    1. nobwak
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Obviously supposed to say Yedlin not Tedlin lol

    2. lespaul
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Put all the players in that the person judging it has

      1. nobwak
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers for your help

    3. korbendallas82
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      7.5 of 10. Ur midfield misses a top player I feel.

    4. Sting in the Tail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Jesus > Firmino, Pogba > De Bruyne gives you coverage of the big six

    5. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Probably downgrade Tadic and pump Pogba to Liverpool mid

  17. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    A) JWP + Pogba
    B) Redmond + Willian

    1. lespaul
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      B

  18. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    I reckon Gayle could be huge this season, ok it's the Championship but anyone who averages nearly a goal a game at level is a contender

    1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      He'll score points when he's not injured

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      *at that level

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Not sure if serious?

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Why wouldn't I be?

          1. Fantasy Gold
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            I just can't see him doing well.

            Championship is his ceiling imo

    3. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Meh it's just the championship

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Should I get Rooney instead? Heard you are truly unbiased

      2. shepherd
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        gayle was utter class for palace, they didn't know the talent they had on their hands. I'd take gayle over benteke for a pure goalscorer

    4. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Reckon the 6.0 defenders outscore him.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        This.

      2. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I bet most of them won't 😉

        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          🙁

          1. tm370
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            If Milner starts, I'll bet he outscores him. But if not I might swap him out and go with Gayle.

    5. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Be intersting to see how he does against spurs with Dier, Wanyama, Toby, Verthongen to get through. The step up from the championship must be massive to suddenly play against that quality

    6. Ser Davos
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      The Championship's a very decent league. Very difficult, very competitive. Most Clibs in the Prem can all recall second tier football

    7. tm370
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah - I think he could be a 1 in 3 striker, and finish with 12-14 goals. More than enough to justify his inclusion.

    8. MrZ
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I cant remember his days in PL.... He was in crystal palace right? & Not too bad either.... Got offer from PL clubs but choosing newcastle...

      Will be great value at that price i guess.... Need to see the pre season matches

  19. St. Joseph
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Why willian.. why now,
    Everyone is going to pick him 🙁

    1. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      This, hopefully people will forget after today...

      1. tm370
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I assume many on here were picking him anyway, and casuals not in the know are probably not following pre-season games in mid July.

    2. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      How long is hazard out for?Is Willian going to be nailed at start of the season?

  20. arthadox
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Kenedy goal. 6 - 2 Chelsea.

  21. Jake.l_8
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Is a Liverpool attacker a must have, if so who?

    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      No.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nah, not must.

      Firmino, Mane, Coutinho. Any of them will do the job

  22. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Sorry guys I was out. Can sb give me a summary of crystal palace game ?
    How was RLC?

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Seems he didn't play

  23. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    How does this lot look ladies and gents??

    Foster fabianski
    Lindelof trippier Cedric Francis mee
    Coutinho willian pogba Ramsey
    Kane lukaku Gayle

    Any views? Cheers

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Mid missing.

    2. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Needs 1 City attacker imo

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        5th mid is rlc

        I could find a way to get sane in there.....

        But not sure how

        Guess can't have them all....

        1. Sailboats
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Pogba > Sane
          Fabianski > Myhill or Francis > 4m defender

  24. jurgenklopp.8
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    any thoughts on this 4-4-2 team?
    thanks in advance 🙂

    Foster - (Elliot)
    Milner - Trippier - Cedric - Daniels - (Rangel)
    Willian - Pogba - Coutinho - Tadic - (Carroll)
    Kane - Aguero - (Fletcher)

    1. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      In a 3-4-3 and very similar:
      Fabianski (Elliot)
      Trippier, Cedric, ake (dunk, rangel)
      Pogba, willian, coutinho, Ramsey (RLC)
      Kane, kaku, Defoe

      Prefer it as I think the heavier attack will get more than that defence. Not saying 4-4-2 won't work, but milner needs to be monitored more.

  25. The Tinkerman
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    433 assuming Austin is a starter, Sanchez stays, and big Vince is still fit (early WC):

    Foster
    Kompany, Bertrand, Lindelof, Cedric
    Pogba, Sanchez, Willian
    Aguero, Lukaku, Austin

    Myhill; RLC, TCarroll, Rosenior

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      And yes the lack of Spurs is deliberate.

    2. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Nice. Rosenior won't play but that's a nicely balanced team.

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Some think he will, I don't really mind, Carroll starts and RLC is likely to. Apparently Roseniors only competition right now is the 36+ yo Bruno. Haven't checked this fully though.

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          Bruno is their captain and all though.

          1. The Tinkerman
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 8 months ago

            Ah 🙂 didn't know that. As I said I haven't checked. Some of the long time posters on here were suggesting he would start yesterday, that's all I read.

    3. Kroosin'
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Missing spurs. I assume you are waiting to see how they fair in their new stadium.

      But apart from that, it looks great.

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah it's deliberate, plenty of stats about their play on the Wembley pitch that I don't like. Especially concerning Alli. Kane never scoring in August is also a turn off, but Arsenal also tend to start slow. It might burn me, but also might not. I'll probably change completely before GW1.

  26. Ser Davos
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    What if VVD stays???

    1. Clumsy Sakho
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Don't

    2. A Team Of James McCleans
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      If?

    3. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Good for Cedric

  27. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Scraping the barrel here a little but...

    A) Ayew
    B) Wells
    C) Crouch

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      A

  28. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    So Matic to Utd a cert now then?Is the new boy an upgrade on Matic or are Utd doing the better business (Obviously age is the big thing for Chelsea)

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      Not a cert - more likely to go to Italy. As Bakayoko is injured, Chelsea might hang onto Matic until TDD

      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        Didn't know he was injured how long is he out for?I assumed that's who Utd where waiting on because I think a holding midfielder is a must for them

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 8 months ago

          He'll probably miss pre-season so even if he's fit come GW1 he won't have gelled with the team. They're suggesting he'll miss the first 2 or 3 games.

  29. andrinho
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on 1st draft of a team?

    Foster Elliot
    Lindelof Davies Cedric Mee Rosenior
    De Bruyne Alli Tadic Phillips Loftus-Cheek
    Jesus/Lacazette Lukaku Firmino

    Any opinions appreciated. Thanks

  30. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 8 months ago

    The last article in the formation series is up

    Looking at 4-4-2, 3-5-2 and 5-2-3

    After writing it im thinking of changing to One of them in particular that I thought was very good team
    http://Www.triggerlips.com

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I'm very confident with my 523 and I'm sticking with it. I fell that it's stronger than the one you show. I suspect that if RLC establishes himself, McArthur will miss out so my 5th mid is Chalobah.

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 8 months ago

        I'm 433 so just one step away basically, Willian is my 3rd mid. Still convinced he scores better than another full back. For now. 523 is the going the whole hog and ignoring the below 8m mids... I'm not quite that commited yet.

    2. Waxys
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      I too went with 5-2-3 but if Otamendi isn't a starter I will replace him with William

    3. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 8 months ago

      4-3-3 or 5-2-3 this season for me, always 3-4-3usually

      Think 4-3-3 will win as there is great options on the 7 mids and early price fluctuations will be around there and it's more flexible to shift